Uzma Z. Shafqat
Experienced in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Experienced in Papillary Thyroid Cancer

Overview

Diabetes Center and Adult Endocrinology welcomes Dr. Uzma Shafqat to the practice. Dr. Shafqat is an endocrinologist with extensive training in treating thyroid diseases, obesity-related disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome, osteoporosis, hormonal deficiencies and diabetes mellitus. Board certified in endocrinology and internal medicine, Dr. Shafqat believes in spending time with patients so they feel informed and empowered to embrace new therapies as part of their lifestyle. After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Peshawar, Dr. Shafqat attended Khyber Medical University where she accrued a list of research protocols that earned her academic recognition. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Overlook Medical Center with fellowship training in endocrinology at Rutgers-UMDNJ Medical School. Dr. Shafqat speaks in dialects of Hindi and Urdu, languages that have proven valuable when it comes to patient care. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, gardening, playing tennis, volunteerism and getting involved in her community.

Dr. Shafqat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hyperthyroidism.

Graduate Institution
Khyber Medical College
Residency
Overlook Medical Center
Specialties
Endocrinology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NJ
Fellowships
UMDNJ
Hospital Affiliations
Chilton Medical Center
Atlantic Medical Group
Morristown Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
AmeriHealth
  • EPO
  • HMO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Longevity Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MetLife
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 26 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Atlantic Medical Group Endocrinology at Pompton Plains
242 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shafqat has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Osteoporosis
Similar Doctors
Elite in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Endocrinology
Elite in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Endocrinology

David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

530 E 74th St, 
New York, NY 
 (28.8 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Robert Tuttle is an Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Tuttle is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Elite in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Endocrinology
Elite in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Endocrinology

David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

530 E 74th St, 
New York, NY 
 (28.8 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

James Fagin is an Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Fagin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Thyroidectomy.

Elite in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Endocrinology
Elite in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Endocrinology

David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

530 E 74th St, 
New York, NY 
 (28.8 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Laura Boucai is an Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Boucai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Shafqat's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
      View All 33 Experienced Conditions
      Want to save this doctor for later?
      Sign Up
      Is this your doctor?
      Find A Second Opinion
      Not sure about your diagnosis?
      Check Your Symptoms
       
       
       
       
      Learn about our expert tiers
      Learn More
      Are you the provider on this profile?
      Claim Profile